Inspire Positivity

  • From Hardships to Triumphs: A Journey Through Time

    In the era when families were larger, challenges were faced head-on, and the tough got going when the going got tough, a unique narrative unfolds—a tale of resilience, determination, and an unwavering spirit. As we traverse back in time, we find ourselves in a world where joint families were the norm, fathers were busy in…

  • Nurturing Children: A Deeper Look into Extracurricular Engagement

    Indiscriminate Enrolment of Children in Activities In recent years, I’ve observed a growing trend: children are increasingly enrolled in various commercially organized coaching classes covering a spectrum of activities such as sports, artistic skills (painting, pottery, sculpturing, etc.), dramatics, swimming, riding, and more. The decision-making process for selecting a coaching class appears to be driven…

  • Introducing Religion and Epics to Inquisitive Children

    Yesteryears-Disseminating knowledge of Epics-The role of Grandparents:   During my childhood, summer holidays meant gathering with cousins. Our maternal grandmother, as a routine, would gather us and delve into scriptures like Goswami Tulsi Das’s Ram Charitra Manas and Mahabharat, explaining the narratives in Hindi. Nighttime was reserved for stories about gods and demons. The tales…

  • Parenting: Regulating The Temptation of Screen

    The Magnetism of Screen: In my childhood we had no Television at home. Yet the temptation to see films had caught up like a viral fever. Occasionally, I even witnessed angry parents punishing their children outside the Cinema Hall who had the audacity of stealing money from home and watch a movie. So alluring were…

  • Evolution of Parenting: Navigating Disciplinary Frontiers Across Generations

    Disciplining children – a topic that has seen a remarkable transformation over the years, transitioning from the once-accepted adage of ‘Spare the rod and spoil the child’ to more nuanced, understanding approaches. In this exploration, we’ll delve into four generations, each contributing to the evolving narrative of raising responsible, well-adjusted members of society. Times of…

About the author

Vijay Kumar Dhingra, a retired water Resources Engineer shares his fervent passion for driving positive changes in the society through these tales crafted for young people.